Philippine Muslim rebels want to free only
three Europeans: negotiator
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines, Sept 9
(AFP) - The planned release of six European hostages being held by Muslim rebels in the
southern Philippines ran into new snags Friday with the group insisting on freeing only
three of the captives, the chief negotiator said.
"This morning, I had a
message from (Abu Sayyaf leader Commander) Robot, that he was willing to release only
three," chief negotiator Roberto Aventajado said.
Four of the six Europeans -- a
German, two Finns and a Frenchman -- were among the Abu Sayyaf's original 21 hostages
snatched from the Malaysian resort of Sipadan in April while two are French television
journalists abducted while covering the crisis in July.
The Abu Sayyaf had earlier
promised Aventajado they would release all six on Friday.
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